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        Yeah, we get it, we're not BC and we don't have as much terrain to work with but what we do have is a huge rider base and keen communities embracing bike culture. We're growing and tourism is following. What you'll find is an amazing diversity of trail types and styles from Hinton to Crowsnest Pass. From the insane amount of river valley trails in Edmonton to the jaw dropping vistas and historic trails of Jasper. Look around every community and you'll find something to ride, even if it's just the imagination of the kids dreaming big.
        Region Details
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        • 427
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        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        9,200
        Trails Mountain Bike
        6,081
        Trails E-Bike
        3,682
        Trails Gravel Bike
        2,772
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        1,143
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        1,793
        Trails Horse
        756
        Trails Hike
        7,061
        Trails Trail Running
        7,035
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        717
        Trails Observed Trials
        12
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        271
        Trails Snowmobile
        52
        Trails Snowshoe
        1,450
        Trails Downhill Ski
        748
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        417
        Trails Nordic Ski
        779
        Total Distance
        8,752 miles
        Total Descent
        1,257,444 ft
        Total Vertical
        11,423 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        11,427 ft
        Reports
        98,206
        Photos
        22,179
        Completed Counter
        1,828,210

        Articles

        Video: Self-Shot Hot Laps on Some Of Alberta's Finest in 'Moosen'
        May 28, 2026 from pinkbike.com
        Bow Cycle's media creator takes a tripod and a custom Giant Reign Advanced E+2 out to Alberta's premium network to stack high-speed solo clips.
        How the Canmore Women’s Enduro Turned a Local Race Into a Community Movement
        Dec 2, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        What began as an inclusive local enduro has grown into Peak Pursuits, one of Canada’s fastest-growing all-female cycling teams.
        Race Report: Bee's Knees Enduro 2025 - Crowsnest Pass, AB
        Sep 17, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        Over 250 racers converged on the Pass Powderkeg Trail system for the 3rd annual Bee's Knees Enduro presented by United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC).
        Race Report: Dust, Taquitos & A Whole Lot of Heart at MooseDuro 2025
        Sep 15, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        Rocky trails, great vibes, and a whole lot of two-wheel fun capped off another epic event.

        Popular Trail Networks

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        Nose Hill Park 131 104 1
        Mclean Creek Off Highway Vehicle PLUZ 1 4
        Fish Creek Provincial Park 62 68 12
        Jasper National Park 10 10 8
        Peter Lougheed Provincial Park 20 15 1
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        Popular Alberta Mountain Biking Trails

        37
        Braggin Rights
        • 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 532 ft • 4,735 •
        is a fun bit of singletrack that leads out to connections with the south end of , and , , . It's a full bench cut that twists and turns all the way out to the junction with Merlin. The climbs and descents are very much like all the...
        181
        Merlin View
        • 100 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 628 ft • 4,571 •
        Built in 2014, followed the successful build of the previous year and it shares the same trademark features: consistent grades for easier climbing and flowing descents, sweeping bermed corners, rollers, bumps & table-tops. It has...
        50
        Ranger Summit
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 948 ft • 3,575 •
        Starts from the WBC South Bridge trailhead and climbs all the way up to the / junction. Along the way, you cross , and trails and the junction. At the 3.6km mark, there is a short spur to a great viewpoint. At the start of the trail...
        6
        Mad Handler
        • 100 ★ 3.4 • 567 ft • 51 ft • 3,535 •
        Singletrack connecting and Rundle.
        14
        The Odyssey
        • 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 249 ft • 3,604 •
        A great new trail that climbs up from the meadow to the top of T2 (providing an additional access to that area). The downtrack is buff and well bermed. Good in winter as well
        9
        Orchid Caution
        • 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,225 ft • 38 ft • 3,464 •
        A short, fun connector trail from and George Town Interpretive to the Canmore Trail. It flows well in both directions and features a couple of wide, low bridges and a short section of baby head rocks.
        1
        Hey McLeod
        • 100 ★ 3.6 • 653 ft • 24 ft • 3,433 •
        Singletrack route to bypass a chunk of the trail.
        47
        Strange Brew
        • 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 65 ft • 3,376 •
        Continues along the ridge top to the popular viewpoint shown on the map. It then descends and climbs up to another summit and the junction. It then continues down to the junction, crosses and ski trails and ends at the junction. - - is...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 630 rides
        Yesterday
        • 722 rides
        Past Week
        • 6,031 rides

        Alberta Mountain Bike Routes

        122
        Prairie View to Jewell Pass Loop Featured
        ★ 4.4 • 10 miles • 2,053 ft • 2 • Loop •
        An oldie but a goodie! The PV-JP Loop has been a mainstay of the local riding scene since the '90s. This...
        99
        Jumped Up Loops — Physical Graffiti (Figure Eight) Featured
        ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,432 ft • 5 • Loop •
        , and create the new 'Jumped Up Loops'. This figure-eight is the suggested way to get maximum...
        139
        Jumped Up Loops — Short Loop (Ten Years Gone & Trampled Under Foot) Featured
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,138 ft • 4 • Loop •
        This route takes in the two core Jumped Up Loop trails in the shortest / fastest possible loop.
        69
        Big climbs and cross country rides Featured
        9 miles • 1,002 ft • 4 • Loop •
        The ride this week is a little tougher than the last couple routes that have been posted. It starts off at...
        6
        Elkwater Campground Great Greens Loops Featured
        5 miles • 665 ft • 10 •
        A green campground loop that starts at the Visitor Centre and finishes off on a downhill blue on Old...
        YEG Epic Featured
        25 miles • 1,721 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
        Traverse Edmonton from the furthest SW point to the furthest NE point on singletrack! Terwillegar to Sunridge.

        Photos of Alberta Mountain Bike

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        Videos of Alberta Mountain Bike

        featured Beaver Bike Fest 2015
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        0:26 | 12 | Jul 3, 2026
        Hard Candy Trail preview (Short Lower section...
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        2:30 | 138 | Jun 22, 2026
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        Hangingstone ridge ride
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        Session with Local riders
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        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

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        Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:10pm
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        Sep 1, 2026 @ 6:41pm
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        Sep 1, 2026 @ 6:30pm
        47 mins
        Bcharandukaddreportactivity #102862732 and 3 more
        Sep 1, 2026 @ 6:11pm
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        Recent Comments

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        Paul1SIYxMreportMontane Traversenationklls ooflojpyo
        Sep 1, 2026 @ 4:44pm
        3 hours
        OldentrailThe Lucky GooseRather technical rocky steep stuff from the...
        Sep 1, 2026 @ 3:21pm
        4 hours
        OldentrailMinecartDefinitely a downhill trail. Go up the double...
        Sep 1, 2026 @ 8:13am
        11 hours
        Oldfart60reportSidelineTrail is rideable except the washout which can...
        Aug 31, 2026 @ 2:49pm
        1 day
        magpiechipstrailJasper Ave TraverseLove this trail. Also great on the gravel bike...
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 4:04pm
        Aug 29, 2026

        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

        nametypecityrating
        Winsport Bike Parkbike parkCalgary
        Nitehawk Bike Parkbike parkGrande Prairie
        Park Allen Pump Trackskill park
        Strathcona County Bike Skills Parkskill parkSherwood Park
        Riverview Bike Parkskill parkDevon

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike6,0814,779 miles534,669 ft1,904 miles10,016 ft
        		#920,50295,9898421,346,118
        E-Bike3,6823,182 miles400,577 ft1,298 miles8,202 ft
        		#1115481,54715054,077
        Gravel Bike2,7722,787 miles182,136 ft1,024 miles7,838 ft
        		#178012,241588,411
        Adaptive Bike1,1451,079 miles64,065 ft380 miles7,152 ft
        		#1312,4441686
        Winter Fat Bike1,8091,356 miles113,583 ft517 miles6,870 ft
        		#82918,266311,758
        Horse7561,639 miles169,196 ft625 miles7,546 ft
        		#171121,84613347
        Hike7,0616,884 miles800,144 ft2,445 miles11,424 ft
        		#1699594,318112112,108
        Trail Running7,0356,790 miles786,129 ft2,415 miles11,424 ft
        		#156194,352168181,297
        Dirtbike/Moto7171,143 miles152,520 ft510 miles7,556 ft
        		#1010322,242119,106
        Observed Trials1220 miles2,073 ft8 miles6,260 ft
        		#138146225
        ATV/ORV/OHV271564 miles59,022 ft245 miles7,320 ft
        		#131821,11421,126
        Snowmobile52106 miles9,639 ft39 miles5,433 ft
        		#1423,000166
        Snowshoe1,4501,839 miles218,304 ft570 miles11,332 ft
        		#1046,612282,851
        Downhill Ski748260 miles216,857 ft218 miles6,716 ft
        		#11331,95736,611
        Backcountry Ski417763 miles85,968 ft215 miles11,332 ft
        		#891,1551016,661
        Nordic Ski779827 miles58,022 ft303 miles10,187 ft
        		#91142,8301850,599
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